Administrator, Logistics & Transportation

Alliance Healthcare; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training and onboarding

Career progression opportunities

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement + benefits

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Cencora in Belfast is seeking an organised Operations Support Coordinator to streamline the movement of shipments through our facility. This role requires coordinating daily workflows, maintaining visibility, and ensuring processes are completed accurately, safely, and per procedures.

You will support the timely handling of shipments, monitor queues, and maintain logs across teams. A background in logistics, strong IT skills, and familiarity with health and safety compliance are essential for

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or distribution environments.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and record keeping.
• Ability to monitor workflows and identify issues proactively.
• Good cross-team communication.
• Competent IT skills and use of operational systems.
• Knowledge of health, safety and compliance requirements.
• Desirable: experience in pharmaceutical or regulated logistics.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operational workflows to enable timely and accurate movement of shipments.
• Prioritise shipment handling activities based on schedules and processing requirements.
• Monitor queues and outbound schedules to maintain service continuity.
• Track shipment assignments, operational notes, and shift activities.
• Maintain accurate operational logs, records and status updates.
• Identify and elevate operational issues and process exceptions.
• Adhere to security, safety and operational procedures at all times.

Skills

Operations experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

IT skills

Problem-solving

Health and safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics or related field

Tools

Warehouse management systems

ERP / operational databases

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

Job Title: Administrator

Location: Belfast

Work Pattern: Full-time

Summary of Role

We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Operations Support Coordinator to support the smooth and efficient movement of shipments through our facility. This role is responsible for coordinating daily workflow activities, maintaining operational visibility, and ensuring processes are completed accurately, safely, and in line with company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operational workflows to enable the timely and accurate movement of shipments
• Prioritise shipment handling activities based on operational schedules and processing requirements
• Monitor operational queues and outbound schedules to maintain service continuity
• Track shipment assignments, operational notes, and shift activities
• Maintain accurate operational logs, records, and status updates
• Identify and elevate operational issues, equipment concerns, and process exceptions
• Support issue resolution by providing timely and accurate operational information
• Adhere to security, safety, and operational procedures at all times

Skills and Knowledge

• Previous experience in an operations, logistics, warehouse, or distribution environment
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping
• Ability to monitor workflows and identify potential issues proactively
• Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams
• Competent IT skills and experience using operational systems or databases
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to elevate issues appropriately
• Understanding of health, safety, and compliance requirements within an operational setting

Desirable Experience

• within a pharmaceutical, healthcare, or regulated logistics environment
• Knowledge of shipment tracking or warehouse management systems
• Experience supporting high-volume operational workflows
• Understanding of inventory, distribution, or supply chain processes
• Experience maintaining operational performance records and reports
• Ability to analyse workflow trends and identify improvement opportunities
• Familiarity with compliance and audit requirements
• Additional logistics or operations-related qualifications

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive training and onboarding support
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement plus company benefits
• Opportunity to work within a growing and essential operational function

Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, transportation, operations management, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

2+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, warehouse operations, air freight operations, supply chain operations, or a related field required.

Certification in logistics, supply chain, workplace safety, or program management, or equivalent preferred.

What Cencora offers Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited

Equal Employment Opportunity Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory. Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned